‘Absolute shame’: DDCA draws flak over DPL player-selection rule amid Dev Chaudhary row | Cricket News

Dev Chaudhary (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: The inclusion of little-known cricketer Dev Chaudhary by New Delhi Tigers has raised serious questions over the Delhi Premier League’s player-selection rules and put the Delhi & Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) under scrutiny.New Delhi Tigers are currently last among the eight teams, with just one win from 10 matches. Chaudhary…

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Singapore will pay about $55,000 in support for each child; why the country is paying parents to have babies

The announcement was made by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during Singapore’s National Day Rally on August 23. Singapore has a problem that money alone has not been able to solve. People there are having fewer children. Now the country is trying a bigger, longer-term approach. Singapore will provide almost S$70,000 (around US$55,000 or roughly Rs…

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‘I told him to drive slowly, but he kept…’: A woman booked a bike ride to work and woke up with 9 broken ribs, no spleen, and a company that never called back

June 17 started like any other workday. Sani Krishna had to reach her office by 10 AM. She booked a bike taxi on Rapido, a platform she trusted, one that markets itself heavily on the promise of women’s safety. She had enough time. She was not rushing. She even told the rider, “We have time….

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Simon Helmot’s blueprint for Gulf Giants: Bold, aggressive cricket and a hell of a fight | Cricket News

File photo Simon Helmot (L) during an ILT20 match. He will coach the Gulf Giants in the upcoming season. (Image: Creimas) New Gulf Giants head coach Simon Helmot believes smart recruitment and a fearless identity are the keys to returning the inaugural ILT20 champions to title contention. In a conversation with TimesofIndia.com, the Australian coach…

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At 64, this man completed MTech, outperformed younger students and is now preparing for IIM: His son shares his inspiring story

At 64, when many people might be thinking about slowing down, one Uttar Pradesh government official is preparing for his next academic chapter. His son, Shashank Srivastava, shared the story on X on August 19, describing how his father completed an MTech while continuing to work, travelling extensively and studying alongside classmates around half his…

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‘Very rarely do I get the chance to play red-ball cricket’: Arshdeep Singh after North Zone’s 52-run win in Duleep Trophy | Cricket News

India pacer Arshdeep Singh is hoping his return to first-class cricket can strengthen his case for a Test debut. The 27-year-old, who has played 18 ODIs and 91 T20Is, had not played a red-ball game for nearly a year before featuring in the 2026 Duleep Trophy.Arshdeep played a key role in North Zone’s 52-run win…

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